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1952 World Series - Game 1: New York Yankees v Brooklyn Dodgers

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Now the stuff of legend, Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodgers entered the Philadelphia Phillies’ Shibe Park that day as taunts and racist slurs rained down from the crowd and the opposing bench. Robinson faced humiliation ahead of the game after the Dodgers were refused service at the Ben Franklin Hotel because of his presence.The insults piled up after Phillies manager Ben Chapman hurled slurs at him each time he stepped to the plate.

In the 2013 biopic, 42, starring Chadwick Boseman, the incidents leading up to the historic event are depicted, including the hotel refusal and the barrage of jeers. Robinson gracefully endured such treatment on his way to a Hall of Fame career in where he was named to the All-Star team six times, a World Series champion, and 1947 MLB Rookie Of The Year.

Dodger Jackie Robinson rounds first during a game against the Giants.

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Rachel Robinson will stand in her husband’s place to receive the honor.

source:  NBC Philadelphia